‘No Win, No Fee’ Law Firm Held Liable for Clients’ Loans
In a cautionary tale for solicitors engaged in ‘no win, no fee’ litigation, a law firm that arranged loans for its clients so that they could afford to sue for personal injury has been
Computing College Refused VAT Exemption
In a ruling with important tax implications for further education institutions, a leading computing college which awards diplomas to students that can count towards their degrees has failed to convince the Upper Tribunal (UT)
Cambridge University Triumphs in VAT Rebate Claim
In an important ruling for educational charities and investment managers, Cambridge University has persuaded a tax tribunal that it is entitled to a substantial VAT rebate in respect of the fees it paid over
Cut Back Your Cypress Trees or Pay the Price!
In a stern warning to householders that they are under a legal duty to keep their garden trees and shrubs under control, a woman has been ordered to pay over £17,000 damages to neighbours
Summarily Sacked Pub Managers Win Compensation
In a case which vividly underlines that a wise employer acts with deliberation and fairness, a brewery chain has been ordered to pay almost £45,000 compensation to a couple who were left homeless after
Go-Between Wins $10 Million Commission on Colonel Gaddafi Airbus Sale
In a clear warning that a failure to reduce contracts to writing is an invitation to costly litigation, the High Court has awarded a $10 million commission to an international businesswoman who brokered the
Architects in Blighted Museum Project Must Pay £2.3 Million
In a stark reminder that even the most prestigious building projects can go seriously wrong, the trustees of the new Museum of Liverpool have been awarded more than £2.3 million damages against a leading
Unmet Housing Demand Can Trump Green Belt Policy
In a case which threw into stark relief the increasing conflict between Green Belt policies and unmet demand for new housing, controversial plans for construction of 116 homes and a 72-bed care home on
Post-Dismissal Conduct Can Impact on Compensation
In a case which reveals that post-dismissal conduct can sometimes have a crucial bearing on employment proceedings, a religious studies teacher who won £70,925 compensation in respect of his unfair dismissal could have his
Anti-Smoking Charity Triumphs in Domain Name Dispute
A businessman who marketed electronic cigarettes using a website address formerly owned by a leading anti-smoking charity has been stripped of the domain name after Internet watchdog Nominet ruled that his use of it